Friendly & safe environment, experienced teachers, no partner needed!

All levels covered from new beginners to very advanced.
Yes; we will be open as usual on July 4!

Enter through this corner door, at the intersection of Belt Rd NW and Northampton St NW.

1. Weekly Saturday Dance Classes—Join us!

  • Every Saturday, 1:15-4:30 pm

  • $15 cash, PayPal, Venmo, credit card, and Apple Pay accepted in class. $10 for children 12-17 if accompanied by a parent in the room.

  • Chevy Chase Baptist Church (back corner door)
    5671 Western Ave NW
    Washington DC 20015
    Just five blocks from the Friendship Heights Metro

  • This class has instruction as well as social dancing, and covers what is informally called “Cuban Salsa”—also called Rueda de Casino.

Join us to laugh, make friends, learn cool moves, and create a dance community. Dress comfortably. Some of us go out for coffee or a bite to eat afterwards, and everyone is welcome!

On the 1st Saturday of the month, we sometimes hold a workshop at noon before class for intermediate & advanced dancers. And on the 3rd Saturday of the month, we usually include intermediate as well as advanced students in a second class after the social dancing.

Watch some class videos: youtu.be/zfLsUVyMLo8, youtu.be/ZHfJbGBA7t0, youtu.be/nLgHSvVS_Zo and youtu.be/KWNwBHS2fig.

2. Barb’s Recent Books

a. Dance Guidebook

Danceintime’s director, Barb Bernstein, published the Salsa Dancing & Rueda de Casino Guidebook for Beginner to Advanced Dancers: Steps, Styling, Technique, Latin Rhythms, Humor & Anecdotes. It’s a “genre blender”—part textbook, part memoir, and part coffee table book that’s fun to browse! Available in Kindle, paperback, and hardback formats.

From an Amazon review: “Drawing on decades of teaching experience, Barbara has distilled her knowledge into a clear, engaging read that’s perfect for beginners and seasoned dancers alike. The book covers everything from basic steps to the cultural roots of salsa, with links to videos for easy practice. Her warmth and expertise shine through, making it both fun and inspiring to read. If you’ve ever wanted to learn salsa or deepen your connection to Cuban dance, this book is a must-have!”

b. Children’s Books

In addition, Barb also recently published some funny and wildly imaginative children’s books about hilarious adventures for ages 5 to 13. One of the books, Clara’s Strange Adventures, includes a visit to in “Rhythm and Dance Land!” That book was chosen to be featured in the Kirkus Reviews Magazine (a literary magazine) later this summer!
The books are available at Amazon. Details at wiseoldowlbooks.com.

3. Bossa Classes

  • First Saturday of each month, 9-10 pm for beginner/early intermediate. Stay after class to dance. There’s a live band later, downstairs, and other things going on upstairs!

  • $10 cash, Venmo, or PayPal. (The venue also collects a cover charge to get in after 9 pm. Before 9 pm, there is a cover charge if there’s an earlier program that night; otherwise no cover is collected.)

  • Bossa Bistro + Lounge (2nd floor)
    2463 18th St NW
    Washington DC 20009

Don’t miss their great food & drinks!

4. DIT Merch

You can buy DanceInTime T-shirts, water bottles, and bandanas featuring the DIT logo.  

Social dancing at Mambo Fridays

5. Mambo Fridays at Bryant Street Market

For questions, email UzumeProduction@gmail.com

6. Special Workshop in Pennsylvania

On June 14, Barb will guest-teach a workshop at noon for improver and intermediate-level dancers. This will be at Michael Payne’s Treinta y Tres Rueda class, right near the Delaware/PA border.

7. Humor

Watch some hilarious children’s dance recitals: youtu.be/ynR1XmQruoo and youtube.com/shorts/Bw392gB7b8k.

8. Dance Information

a. To get occasional information by email about Danceintime’s plans and events, join our mailing list.

b. Are there any children in your life who like to dance? Visit danceintime.com/forchildren—where Latin dance rhythms are explained simply for kids of all ages. (Great for adults, too!) There’s also a link to videos that illustrate Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata.

c. This fabulous Cuban documentary was produced by dance teachers Eric Johnson and Sarita Streng. Filmed in Cuba, it’s a beautiful story about Rueda de Casino and its role in Cuban culture.

d. Barb and the DIT team appeared on Good Morning Washington. Read the article and watch the video.

e. For fun, below are some moves for aspiring students. First is a step for beginners, and the others are intermediate or advanced moves. There are more videos of moves in the dance moves drop down on this site.


Parting Thought — for Students Studying Anything!

These words are a great lesson for all students to keep in mind:

“I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career.  
I’ve lost almost 300 games.
Twenty-six times, I’ve been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed.
I’ve failed over and over again in my life.
And that is why I succeed.”

—Michael Jordan

“If you aren’t dancing, you are wasting your feet!!"
So—see you on the dance floor!!